PESHAWAR: A ceremony was held at Peshawar Press Club on Sunday to launch a collection of Pashto poetry by Amjad Ali Khadim titled: “Goyana Karkhe”.
The ceremony was organised by the cultural committee of Peshawar Press Club and Culture Journalist Forum. Prominent writer Saleem Raz and Radio Pakistan Regional Director Laiq Zada Laiq graced the occasion.
Addressing the occasion, Saleem Raz said that Amjad Ali Khadim is not new in the field of literature and journalism. He said that despite his poor economic condition, he continued to work and struggle for the power of the pen.
He said that he always found Amjad Ali Khadim a dedicated and honest friend who always loved his nation. His love is not limited only to his countrymen; he also has great concern about the Muslims suffering across the world.
The book covers 43 different subjects including poems. Besides, there are 24 modern ghazals in the book, about the deprivation of poor children, violence and terrorism. Other aspects include poetry on labourers, a message to Pakhtuns, poetry on motherhood, the beloved country, a homage to Saadat Hasan Manto, poetry in the memory of Parishan Khattak, Hamza Shinwari and his father, as well as poetry on Shangla Valley and Nathia Gali. Other topics include Eid, the poor, peace, springtime and the international community.
Peshawar Radio Pakistan Regional Director Laiq Zada Laiq termed the book progressive and modern, and the commended the efforts of Amjad Ali Khadim. He said that in this world of challenges, reserving life for the national cause is a miracle and the people who concern themselves with the plight of others are rare in the world.
President Culture Journalist Forum Ihtisham Toro also hailed the collection and termed it a comprehensive piece of writing.
Khadim, who is a journalist by profession, has already authored a number of books including “Lamghare”, “Karkech”, “Ghargay ao Guloona” and “Da Ranra Safar”.
Khadim plans to soon publish a work of prose consisting of interviews with political, social and literary figures of tribal agencies from Bajaur to South Waziristan.